Couch Conference

Welcome to our first installment of "Couch Conference" (thank you to Maisie Martin and Stephanie Smith for the great name). We are hoping this will be a fun and creative way to show you what is happening at Pilgrim through the eyes of the ones who know best...the students!!

This week's episode will highlight a few of the things that teachers learned at our conference last week and would like to implement in their classrooms. We had a great time of learning in Seaside and we are only highlighting a few of the many topics that we learned about. We are always grateful for this time of learning and sharing resources with our colleagues around the Northwest District.

I have already been asked when next year's conference is. It is scheduled for October 7-9. We don't yet know if the whole week will be no school, but will try to get that schedule out as soon as possible. We know that many of you enjoy planning vacations during this time.

Most of you had the opportunity to meet with your student's teacher(s) during this week. Moving conferences earlier in the trimester was meant to assist with addressing any learning challenges before the report card. We are hopeful that this was beneficial for you and your students.

So click the link below and enjoy our first installment of "Couch Conference" and then come back and read on for all the happenings around Pilgrim.
  • 11/9: PTL sponsored Bunko Night at 6:30 PM
  • 11/11: Veterans Day Celebration
  • 11/15: Picture Re-takes
  • 11/19: TND Starts - Click here for Order Form
  • 11/21: End of First Trimester
  • 11/22: NO SCHOOL (teacher grading day)
  • 11/27: Report Cards posted
  • 11/28-29: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Our next PTL meeting is 11/21 at 5:15 PM
Our 1st Popcornopolis fundraiser has kicked off!

-Question of the week-
Q: When will the cones arrive?
A: We place a school wide order on 11/20. All cones will be shipped to the school within 2-3 weeks! They have guaranteed delivery before Christmas!

Visit the PTL/Parent group on Facebook to ask questions about the fundraiser!

We have hit our first Box Tops deadline and the results are amazing!

We turned in a total of 2,042 tops! Which equals $164 for the school!

We earned an extra free dress day AND an Ice Cream Party on November 21!!

Keep those Box Tops coming!
We are always open to ideas or comments!
Please email us at PTL@pilgrimbeaverton.com with your thoughts.

Monday 11/11: Beef Stroganoff
Tuesday 11/12: Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday 11/13: Swedish Meatballs
Thursday 11/14: Korean Beef
Friday 11/15: Pizza
Stock up on uniforms for Winter!

With the Friends & Family event, October 30 - November 7, our school families can save  40% on all Lands’ End School uniform and dress code apparel!


If you have any uniform related questions, please email us at PLCSUniforms@gmail.com or drop a comment on the Parent Facebook page!

5/6 BASKETBALL

Girls:
  • Tuesday, 11/12 - Valor @ PLSC at 4:00 pm
  • Thursday, 11/14 - PLCS @TVA at 4:00 pm
  • Monday, 11/18 - FH @ PLCS at 4:00 pm

Boys:
  • Tuesday, 11/12 - Valor @ PLCS at 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, 11/14 - PLCS @TVA at 5:00 pm
  • Monday, 11/18 - FH @ PLCS at 5:00 pm



Are You Interested In Playing Sports?
Please contact Alisa Benson our Athletic Director via email: a.benson@pilgrimbeaverton.com
CHECK WRITING POLICY UPDATE!!!!

The bank is now requiring that checks written to our various accounts need to be written out exactly the way the account title is stated on our bank records.   No abbreviations  will be accepted any longer. If checks are not made out correctly, they will be returned and not deposited. Here are the full account names to use  effective immediately :

1. For church: "Pilgrim Lutheran Church"

2.  For school: "Pilgrim Lutheran Church" (yes that is correct!; "school" in the memo only)

3. For childcare: "Pilgrim Lutheran Church" (yes that is correct!; "childcare" in the memo)

4. For PTL: "Pilgrim Lutheran School" ("PTL" in the memo only)

5. For Scrip orders: "Pilgrim Lutheran School" (Growth Fund in the memo only)
Lunch Payments:

This is a reminder that lunch balances should be kept current by the 20th of each month. If you have not made a lunch payment recently, please log onto your account and make a payment. We would like to avoid charging late fees if possible. Please help us by making a lunch payment soon.
Most of our scrip card offerings are still there, plus there are some new options (Cheesecake Factory, anyone?? GameStop, Overstock.com, and more...). You can now order online, and even pay online, 24 hours a day! You can make every purchase profitable for our kids! Our running total earned to date is $ 139.40!
Next SCRIP Orders are due: NOVEMBER 18th ~

SIGN UP:  www.ScripZone.com
Our Group ID: 503644PLCS

Questions/info:  scrip@pilgrimbeaverton.com
Chapel Updates:
  
Our chapel theme this year is Joyful—based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16.  
Rejoice always!  This is easy to say and a lot harder to do!  
Throughout the school year we have lots of opportunities to serve others with a joyful heart with an offering. We have projects that are both local and global and our first offering of the year are hygiene kits.  For the month of October we will be Operation Christmas Child (see below). We also regularly take travel shampoos, soaps and lotions to the Portland Rescue Mission so if you have any saved up from your summer travels bring them in!

HURRY, HURRY.....#44 TICKETS REMAINING!

Pilgrim Blazer Night is Friday November 8 th against the Brooklyn Nets. The sign up is posted outside the offices. This is a firm sign up! Tickets are $20 each For more information text or call Andrea @ 503-720- 2005 or at dceandrea@yahoo.com .  Please make your payments to Pilgrim Lutheran Church and leave in the office. Payment due by Oct 27.  You must include your email and cell with the sign up. All Blazer tickets are electronic and you will also need to download the Blazer App. 

November Offering:  Operation Christmas Child is back! Information flyers are going home with your children on packing instructions for the Christmas Shoe Boxes. (online: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/ )  Shoe Boxes are due no later than November 13th!  You can pack your own shoe box or bring in items to combine with other donations. Cash donations will go towards shipping costs ($9 a box) Or Pay online and see where your shoe OCC box goes.

Christmas Wreath Order season is here!  We have beautiful wreaths, crosses, candy canes and garland. Wreaths are available for pick up November 30.   See attached order form or pick up a form in the atrium. All proceeds go to support the youth ministry of Pilgrim.  Orders are due November 10. 

Why do we do chapel offerings?
To thank God for our many blessings and to share with others who are in need. If I can answer any questions about chapel or offering do not hesitate to ask. 

  Middle School Youth fundraising Babysitting Night at Pilgrim: 12/6 from 6:30 to 10:00. 
Infants through 5th grade are welcome. 
This is a fundraiser for our middle school youth for summer camp. (Parent chaperones are also present)
There is no set cost, but a free-will donation is encouraged.

A  health/release form  is required. Be prepared for paper work. Make sure you bring a snack for movie time. 

 
You are loved! 
Andrea Gehrke—DCE
Minister of Children and Youth
503.720.2005
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